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lornaeibhlin 's review for:
The Diary of a Bookseller
by Shaun Bythell
I cannot remember the last time I slowed down my reading of a book to savour it for longer. I am genuinely sad to have finished reading it, but very glad I bought it. The author has a wonderful tone and his ability to portray seemingly mundane events as riveting is just brilliant. I found myself right there in the bookshop and town for every day of the diary; the descriptions of the places and people were beautifully captured and I felt physically transported - I could see and feel the fire, I could read Nicky’s bookshelf signs, I could taste the Morrison’s Friday treats, and I have such strong images of Sandy the Pagan’s sticks. Not since the Quiet American have I felt so much a part of a book, though this one was a lot cosier a feel! This is probably going to be my stand out read of 2021.